Pendant Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Copper
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Pendant Necklaces
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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